Lifepo4 battery is widely used in many fields nowadays, since it has more outstanding performance than traditional lead acid batteries.However, you should also know some key tips to maintain the battery so that the battery can work longer and safer. Here are 5 things you need to know when using a lifepo4 battery.Here are some tips from lifepo4 rechargeable battery manufacturers.
1.Charging
The first is about the charging. The correct charging method for the lithium battery pack that is, to charge the lithium battery pack when the battery is nearly completely running out. Also try not to use the battery when it is charging.This will reduce the life of the lifepo4 battery pack.Unlike lead acid battery’s 8-12 hours charging time,lithium battery with the same capacity can be fully charged for 4 -6 hours.So you should also avoid overcharged when charging,even if the battery has the BMS to offer overall protection.
2.Discharging
Normally the lifepo4 battery has an overcurrent protection function. When the current used by the electric device exceeds the maximum overload current of the battery, the overcurrent protection operates and the electrical device does not seem to work.If it is over discharged,the battery voltage will be too low to charge properly. Since it has a BMS inside, when the voltage is too low, the battery pack will be protected and cannot be charged normally. It will take a long time, or even open the machine. So when you use it, don't wait until the battery's power is completely used up.
3.The Charger
Proper charging process is good for extending the life of the battery pack.It will have a great impact on battery life if it isn’t charged correctly. For the charger of lithium iron phosphate battery, it is best to use a certain charger provided by the rechargeable battery manufacturers. Do not use other chargers with other models or charging voltages that are not suitable. If the original charger is broken, it is best to purchase the original model charger. The original model is always more suitable and safer.
4.Using Environment
The operating temperature of the lithium iron phosphate battery should be suitable. The charging temperature of the lithium battery is 0 ° C ~ 45 ° C, and the discharge temperature of the lithium battery is -20 ° C ~ 60 ° C. Avoid contacting with corrosive substances and away from fire and heat sources in a clean, dry, and ventilated environment.
5.Storage Environment
Different battery charging states have different aging effects. The more the battery is fully charged, the more the capacity loss will be. Therefore, if you are not going to use the lifepo4 battery for sometime, it is recommended to charge it to 40%.of capacity.
If you want to make the full use of the lifepo4 battery packs, it's necessary to understand how it works and notice some details when using the battery.And if you meet some problems , you should contact the rechargeable battery manufacturers for more specific advice.
